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Distance from Carter Branch to Muscle Shoals

Driving Distance
42.3 mi 68 km
Flying Distance
28.8 mi 46.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Carter Branch, Mississippi to Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 42.3 mi (68 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 28.8 mi (46.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 52 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Carter Branch
State/Province Mississippi
Country US
Latitude 34.662871
Longitude -88.164486
GPS 34.662871° N, 88.164486° W
Local Time 1:58 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Muscle Shoals
Place Muscle Shoals
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.744811
Longitude -87.667529
GPS 34.744811° N, 87.667529° W
Local Time 1:58 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Carter Branch, Mississippi to Muscle Shoals, Alabama covers 42.3 mi (68 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 52 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (36.4-44.1 miles / 59-71 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).

Available Routes

Natchez Trace Pkwy
42.3 mi 52 minutes
Shortest
Natchez Trace Pkwy and AL-20 E
44.1 mi 55 minutes
US-72 E
36.4 mi 44 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.